Avon Valley

December 4, 2025
Unsolved bird paralysis disease escalates in Perth's east metro
Wildlife hospitals grapple with a recent surge in bird admissions due to an unidentified neurological paralysis syndrome, fearing it will strain already limited resources.
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December 4, 2025
Resident petitions for stronger Kalamunda tree retention 
A look at Kalamunda’s tree retention saga as advocates recently petition Kalamunda council for stronger policies that favour tree retention and align with WALGA.
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December 4, 2025
Kalamunda supports new Forrestfield housing
Kalamunda council voted to support the amendment of local planning laws to allow Satterley to go forward with housing estate plans in Forrestfield.
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December 4, 2025
EMRC immobilisation plant gets EPA tick
The Environmental Protection Authority approved in late November the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council’s proposal to build a toxic waste treatment plant in Swan.
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November 27, 2025
Alcoa removes Perth Hills from their exploration area
Alcoa announced on Monday that they would no longer conduct exploratory drilling in the Perth Hills, following opposition from the community and its representatives.
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November 27, 2025
New toxic plant infestation found in John Forrest National Park
Conservation volunteers are sounding the alarm after toxic plants were discovered in John Forrest National Park, posing a risk for native plants and animals.
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November 27, 2025
Final York tip decision now with SAT
Despite opposition from York community members the Allawuna tip approval has gotten the tick from the EPA and is now a SAT matter.
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November 20, 2025
Mundaring votes to recommend SP 82 refusal
The Shire of Mundaring have voted to recommend the WA planning commission refuse structure plan 82 due to negative effects on amenity, environment, traffic, and bushfire safety.
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November 20, 2025
Don’t risk your life by relying on scheme water during bushfires 
DFES have issued a warning to homeowners living in bushfire prone areas to not rely on scheme water if they intend to fight fires.
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November 20, 2025
Media award for former Echo cadet
Former Echo Newspaper cadet journalist Andrew Williams has won the year’s top state cadet media prize for his work covering surveillance failings in the state justice system.
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